Multipurpose railroad freight car
US5038687A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 1987 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G25/065
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multipurpose railroad freight car suitable for carrying either bulk freight or granular freight. The floor of the freight car comprises a pair of opposed, reversible conveyors. Also disclosed is a transverse wiper bar to guide the granular freight along the floor of the freight car to a central discharge chute.
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